Key terms

Question 1

Aphasia:

Answer 1

Inability to speak

Question 2

Bradycardia:

Answer 2

(Abnormally) decreased heart rate

Question 3

Bronchospasm:

Answer 3

Contraction of smooth muscles in the wall of the bronchi and bronchioles, causing narrowing of the lumen and difficulty breathing

Question 4

Diaphoresis:

Answer 4

Excessive sweating

Question 5

Dysphasia:

Answer 5

Slurred speech/difficulty speaking

Question 6

Edema:

Answer 6

Swelling (caused by fluid collection)

Question 7

Hemiparesis:

Answer 7

Paralysis affecting one side of the body.

Question 8

Hyperglycemia:

Answer 8

Abnormally high blood glucose level

Question 9

Hypoglycemia:

Answer 9

Abnormally low blood glucose level

Question 10

Polydipsia:

Answer 10

Increased thirst

Question 11

Polyphagia:

Answer 11

Increased hunger

Question 12

Polyuria:

Answer 12

Increased urination

Question 13

SOB:

Answer 13

Shortness of breath

Question 14

Syncope:

Answer 14

Fainting

Question 15

Tachycardia:

Answer 15

(Abnormally) increased heart rate

Question 16

Tachypnea:

Answer 16

Rapid, shallow breathing

Question 17

Vasodilation:

Answer 17

Dilation of blood vessels

Question 18

Dysphagia

Answer 18

Difficulty swallowing (think ‘esophagus’)